The architectural monument of pre-revolutionary Crimea that we will discuss is connected to two well-known figures of the Russian Empire during the time of Nicholas II and the period of Russian exile. Historians of the peninsula have likely already guessed that we are talking about the hunting lodge of Prince Yusupov. This lodge was built in the early last century by the outstanding architect Nikolai Petrovich Krasnov. The small building was erected in the Crimean Tatar style, which was unusual for the tastes of Felix Yusupov and the style of Krasnov.

Before describing the lodge itself, it is worth mentioning that Peter Nikolayevich Krasnov had already completed several commissions for representatives of the ruling dynasty by the time construction began. He worked on the imperial residence and the palace of Grand Duke Peter Nikolaevich, so he was well acquainted with the young Prince Yusupov. Felix valued good rest and in 1908 acquired a large plot of land, immediately starting its improvement. His first task was to commission Krasnov to build the hunting lodge, work on which began immediately and was completed by 1912. Initially, the house was completely white, and its roof made of rare majolica tiles resembled sea waves. The house and its grounds featured numerous fountains, and among the guests were the most famous people of that time, including Emperor Nicholas II and the King of Portugal.

Felix Yusupov loved this small palace very much and kept memories of it even years after his emigration. However, he could not have imagined what the lodge had turned into during Soviet times. It should be noted that under the new authorities, the color of the palace was changed, and various institutions were housed within its walls, from a tourist base to a village council and club. The building suffered greatly but still managed to survive.